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Qualitative Coding

Systematic coding and analysis of qualitative research data

Prompt template

Help me with the qualitative coding and analysis of the following text data.

**Data Source**: [e.g., interview transcripts, focus groups, documents, social media posts]
**Number and Scope of Texts**: [NUMBER AND APPROXIMATE TOTAL LENGTH]
**Research Question**: [RESEARCH QUESTION]
**Coding Approach**: [INDUCTIVE / DEDUCTIVE / COMBINATION]
**Theoretical Framework** (if applicable): [THEORY OR FRAMEWORK]

Please complete the following steps:

1. **Develop Category System**: [IF DEDUCTIVE: Derive codes from the theoretical framework. IF INDUCTIVE: Identify emergent codes from the following text excerpts [INSERT TEXT EXCERPTS].]

2. **Formulate Coding Rules**: Define clear anchor examples and coding rules for each category (coding manual).

3. **Axial and Selective Coding** (if Grounded Theory): Describe the relationships between categories and identify core categories.

4. **Quality Assurance**: How can inter-rater reliability be assessed (Cohen's Kappa, Krippendorff's Alpha)? What steps do you recommend to ensure credibility?

5. **Summary**: Synthesise the main findings into a coherent narrative.

Software recommendation: MAXQDA, ATLAS.ti, NVivo, or Dedoose.

Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [NUMBER AND APPROXIMATE TOTAL LENGTH][RESEARCH QUESTION][INDUCTIVE / DEDUCTIVE / COMBINATION][THEORY OR FRAMEWORK][INSERT TEXT EXCERPTS]

How to use this template

Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.

Tips for better results

  • Create a coding manual with definitions and anchor examples before beginning the actual coding process.
  • Conduct an inter-rater reliability check on at least 10–20% of the material to ensure transparency.
  • Document all coding decisions and revisions in a research journal (audit trail).

Suitable open models

The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.

Keywords: #qualitativ #kodierung #inhaltsanalyse #grounded-theory #MAXQDA

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